ClassNK has released the latest ‘ClassNK Technical Journal’, which has been published for contributing to the advancement of technology and society through the outcome of R&D and technical activities. The latest issue, ‘ClassNK Technical Journal No.9 2024 (I)’ features entitled ‘Initiatives for...
China Prompts A Retreat Back To Bearish Territory For Oil Traders, And Another Week Of Losses
Meanwhile, the perception continues that an Israeli/Hamas ceasefire is near.
Affinity Tanker Weekly, 26 July 2024
This time last week a couple of late fixtures brought some optimism to the VLCC sector and provided a platform heading into week 30 for Source: Affinity Research LLP
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/affinity-tanker-weekly-26-july-2024/
Exercise caution with ammonia switch
A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has thrown a spanner into the plan to transition ships from diesel fuel to ammonia. While ammonia offers the alluring prospect of slashing greenhouse gas emissions, MIT researchers warn that without stricter regulations, the switch...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/exercise-caution-with-ammonia-switch/
Chinese Ports Container Volume Rises 8.5% In H1 2024
In the first half of a year 2024, the container throughput of Chinese ports was 161.8 million TEU, a year-on-year increase of 8.5%, reports Port News.
Among them, the container throughput of Shanghai Port in the first half of a year was 25.5 million TEU, a year-on-year increase of 7.5%; the container throughput of Ningbo Zhoushan Port was 19.1 million TEU, a year-on-year increase of 8.4%, according to the message of Ningbo Zhoushan port Group.
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https://mfame.guru/chinese-ports-container-volume-rises-8-5-in-h1-2024/
China’s run of robust thermal coal imports may ease
One of the standout commodity stories so far this year has been China’s demand for thermal coal, with the world’s largest importer seeing record shipments arriving in the first half. China’s imports of thermal coal from the seaborne market, used mainly to generate electricity, were 168.73 million...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/chinas-run-of-robust-thermal-coal-imports-may-ease/
Tanker Dynamics in the Mediterranean Sea in Perpetual Change
The changing dynamics of the tanker trade in the Mediterranean Sea seem to be a constant, rather than an exception. In a recent weekly report, Poten said that the Mediterranean, or the “Med” as it is known in shipping circles, is one of the most important bodies of water in maritime history. The...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/tanker-dynamics-in-the-mediterranean-sea-in-perpetual-change/
Construcción crecería hasta 4% este 2024, prevé Capeco
Capeco estima que la construcción culminaría este primer semestre con una subida del 4% y de entre un 3,2% y un 4% al final del año, tras un 2023 en el que bajó un 7,86%.
https://logistica360.pe/construccion-creceria-hasta-4-este-2024-preve-capeco/